Allen County Divorces and Local Court News
William A Stevens files a divorce complaint in the superior court claiming Goldie Stevens proved unfaithful after a few months of marriage. The suit cites separation August 3 and a March 20 wedding with co respondent unnamed. Other cases include Charles Borts acquittal in an assault case and dairy inspector George Gillie facing a separate charge. Ault sues New York Chicago and St. Louis Railway for 25000 combined claims after a collision on Nickel Plate bridge near St Marys river that cost her husband his life and her leg. A meeting is planned between the commissioners and Retail Merchants about court house lighting. Mrs Craig’s assault case is discussed with dairy customers under health regulations. Mary Van Kueren seeks a divorce citing hers’ husband’s abuse and drunkenness. Maude Stauffer files for divorce citing continual quarrels and threats. a restraining order is granted. Emelia Weyer’s will probate directs most of the estate to her children Bernard Richter Anton Weyer Mrs John Backer and Mrs Fred Nedger with Bernard Richter appointed executor.
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William A. Stevens
Superior Court
Goldie Stevens
Harry G. Hogan
King
Charles Borts
Fort Wayne
Rolling Mills
Grabner
Adolph King
Wes
Elizabeth Craig
George Gillie
Justice Hawthorn
J. McBeth Smith
Commissioners’ Court
Retail Merchants’ Association
Court House Square
Harry Hilgeman
Craigs
Health Department
State Department
Mary van Kueren
Emrick
Emrick & Emrick Filed the Suit. Fussed and Quarreled With Her. Maude Stauffer
Arthur Stauffer
Phil B. Colerick
Emelia Weyer
Circuit Court
Bernard Richter
John Backer
Anton Weyer
Fred Nedger
Sxe Ecuator
Craig case adds queer decision to swage dispute
Thursday session records a further vague ruling by Justice Skelton in the Craig case. The notes reference ten dollars and costs tied to an inspector’s involvement in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Swage
B. W. Skelton
Divorce suit against Ellen Bayless amid alleged threats and strikes
In the superior court a plea for divorce from Ellen Bayless is filed after about eleven years of marriage. The husband alleges a separation yesterday due to her assaulting him, threatening to kill him, and attempting a knife attack, with additional claims of a violent temper. Attorney H G Hogan represents him. Case continued. Also, William Benedict faces a gill net possession charge. his case was adjourned to tomorrow after deputy warden R D Fleming secured a search warrant and found the net and fish. Benedict operates a Wells street saloon near the Bloomingdale bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Bayless
H. G. Hogan
William Benedict
Justice Grabner
Benedict
R. D. Fleming
Fish and Game
Wells Street
Bloomingdale Bridge
Flora Jacoby Fined in Court for Alleged Assault on Stepfather
Flora Jacoby was fined one dollar and costs in Justice Grabner's court after she allegedly slugged her stepfather William Bayless for reprimanding her about staying out all night. Bayless reported facial marks while Flora claimed she caused the injuries with her own hands and a ring.
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Flora Jacoby
Flora
Anthony
Bayless
Divorces Sought in Two City Court Cases and a Superior Court Ruling
Lillian Mennewisch seeks divorce from Henry W. Mennewisch, claims abuse and property dispute with Clara Kestner, and alleges alimony denial amid work stoppage. Angelina Forks files for divorce from Conrad Forks with child custody request. Floyd J. Gieseking granted divorce from Eva Gieseking in superior court.
Wife seeks custody after alleged abandonment and harsh words
Aliie Watson sues William Watson in superior court claiming he deserted her and son after October 1900 marriage. She alleges abusive language and refusal to disclose whereabouts for two or three nights, seeking custody of their six year old. Albert E. Thomas filed the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Watson
Aliie
Albert E. Thomas
Court notes correct naming in Stauffer divorce records
In the Maude Stauffer divorce suit the husband’s name was entered as Arthur rather than Parker Stauffer. A writ was ordered this morning to correct the name. Judge Heaton heard evidence in the Angelina Farks versus Conrad Farks divorce and took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Stauffer
Arthur
Parker Stauffer
Local Births Reported in Sheldon and Pontiac Streets
Born to Mr and Mrs Daniel W Kane of 324 West Berry Street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Chauncey Heller of Sheldon a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Dallas Greek of Sheldon a daughter. Fore Mr and Mrs Frank Brerr township a daughter Mrs John A of Bao Pont ia c street 2 80n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Kane
West Berry Street
Chauncey Heller
Sheldon
Dallas Greek
Frank Brerrr
John A
Pontiac Street
Meyer Brothers Co. Sells Three Drug Stores in Sale
A sale is underway at Meyer Brothers Co. for its three drug stores. Local shoppers and patrons may find discounts on medicines and related health items as the sale period runs. The company emphasizes value and accessibility across its chain.
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Meyer Brothers Co
Marriage licenses issued in Loganport list many couples
A Loganport report lists twenty three men and women who received marriage licenses including John J Butler and Edith Baxter and Arthur Godfrey and Eva Bowen. Also Gleaming details show ages occupations and partners. In a separate incident twenty three Loganport men pleaded guilty to gambling in police court paying $15 each after a raid at Pittman and Guinup’s cigar store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Butler
Edith E. Baxter
Arthur C.godfrey
Eva 'P.’ Bowen
William J. Vesey, Jr
Bessie C. Witte
Orbie G. Branstrater
Augusta E. Stump
Lacy Mettert
Farmer
Nora May Carr
Harry N. Johnson
May B. Stewart
Frederick C. Meade
Minnie E. Stephenson
Roy S. Merriman
Minnie Bence
Earl Pollock
Glendora Lee
Frederick Volz
Caroline E. Ertel
Edward F. McKee
Anna E. Spenrer
Daniel Murfield
Emma Rhodes
Gustav A. Weber
Elizabeth Wambsganss
James J. Fleming
Bertha Witzigreuter
Frank J. Blust
Jennie &. Martin
John Hamerlie
Nora Bater
Logansport
Pittman & Guinup
Wheat Decline Triggers Opening Market Selloff in Chicago
Chicago trading opens with wheat down 1d to 1d from Liverpool losses. Corn weakens as weather stays favorable for harvest. oats steady. September wheat near 99c. December near 96c. New York and Indianapolis prices shown with mixed signals as rains affect harvest prospects.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Nebraska
Iowa
Longs
Atc
ae ATu&@iNc
Timothy
Wheat and Cattle Market Summary From Multiple Cities
Market reports from East Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati and Indianapolis show mixed cattle hogs and sheep activity. Prices listed for hogs range from around 6.75 to 8.30, cattle from 2.20 to 7.50, and lambs up to 7.75 with several regional receipts noted for Aug. 17.
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Chicago
Ubl
Texas
Cincinnati
Pittsburg Live Stock Market Report
Pittsburg Pa August 17 cattle receipts light and market slow. Hogs receipts light with market active for heavies and mediums at 8.20 to 8.25, workers 8.15 to 8.20, pigs 8.00 to 8.15. Light run overall, activity waning.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Pittsburg
Market milk and dairy prices across regions Aug 17
Chicago and New York markets show firm butter with creamery and process grades around 22 to 31 cents. Cheese remains steady with full cream states at 12 to 15 cents and skims at 11 to 14 cents. Eggs list state and western prices from 20 to 31 cents, poultry steady with turkeys around 14 to 16 cents and fowls 15 to 16 cents. Cincinnati reports quiet but firm butter and dairy rates with eggs steady near 20 to 26 cents.
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New York
Minnesota
Chicago
Western
New
Pat
Rio
Santos
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne Market Prices on Grains and Provisions
Fort Wayne traders quoted wholesale prices for wheat at 1.03 per bushel corn 16 67c oats 34c barley 50c rye 60c and assorted fats eggs onions apples honey and poultry with street bids on wheat 1.03 corn 66 67c oats 34c rye 60c barley 40c plus multiple Quotations from Bush Weil and others listing hides wool copper and other commodities.
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Fort Wayne
Barr Street
Bush & Company
Weil Brothers & Co
Nilix
Shorts
Graham
J. ‘Jt. Juhusor
Columbia St
Ilery
G. Ti. Crouse & Co
East Columbia St
Ey W
Bush
East
Columbia Street
Eckart
Acking Company
Thomas P. Riddie
New Haven
Monroeville
Baldwin
Hoagland
Sheldon
Aboit
Arcola
Peabody
Spencerville
Grabill
Gar
Creek
Woodburn
Rocking Valley
Maesilie Jackson
Pocahontas
Canrel
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by John C Heller
List of transfers across Fort Wayne and area, including Fort Wayne Trust Company deeds and Drexel Park additions. Transactions show buyers and sellers such as Fisher to Windhurst, Gallmeier via Fort Wayne Trust, Pompey to Mowery, and Pfeiffer to Pfeiffer Place Improvement Company, with prices from $1 to $15,000 and properties in Wayne, Cedar Creek, Eel River, Jackson, and other townships.
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John C. Heller
Court St
John F. Fisher
William Windhurst
Drexell Park
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Ernest G. Gallmeier
Avondale
Joseph Pompey
Benjamin F. Mowery
Sargent
Williamspart
Henry J. Paulson
Theodore Thimlar
H. Burgess
New Haven
Jacob P. Klopfenstein
Mary A. Klopfenstein
Cedar Creek Township
Eliza A. Templar
John R. Butt
Eel River Township
Eliza Voirol
Rebecca Youse
Pool
Monroeville
Clinton T
Hollopeter
Lutier S. Hellopeter
Cedar Creek
Lizzie M. Strube
Drexel Park
Wayne Township
Lillian Hamilton
Charles E. Pfeiffer
Charles F. Pfeiffer
Northwest
William H. Keck
Elmer Keck
Cedarville
Abe Ackerman
Christian C. King
Jackson Township
Pfeiffer Place Improvement Company
Washington Township
Charles McCormick
Thos
Ott
Eel River
Allen M. Taylor
Clarence
N. M. Rhoads
Abolt Township
Frederick G. Kreisilmeyer
Lydia S. Robinson
Lake Erie
Fort Wayne R. R. Co
Mary Rensman
V. and
M. Kuehner
Godfrey
Sarah M. Marquit
William and
B. M. Vallieu
A. Marquit
Springfield Township
Andrew J. Bennett
Lucy E. Carrick
Edgerton
John A. Merilotto M
A. Nichola
Adams Township
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Valentine Fox
Sophia Fox
Mary Meath
Frances Sorg
Cecelia Schnurr
Theresia Gebhart
Clara Ankenbruck
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Edward
Albert Fox
Albert
New Haven Road
Lillian Mennewisch
Henry W. Mennewisch
Clara Kestner
the Wabash
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Angelina Forks
Conrad Forks
P. B. Colerick
Robert Travis
George Lindemuth
Bernadette Getz
Lake George
Floyd J. Gieseking
Eva Gieseking
Grain and Provisions
Minneapolis
Duluth
Indianapolis
Ind
White
Madras
India
Chicago Market
Pittsburg Market
New York Market
Ole
B. P.S
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